November 2018 No. 73 Vol. 11
New Products
Volvo Unveils Electric Compact Wheel Loader Concept, Flexible Aftermarket Services
Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its latest concept machine, an electric compact wheel loader – known as the LX2 – to industry specialists, policymakers and academics at the fourth Volvo Group Innovation Summit in Berlin, Germany.
This second-generation LX2 prototype is part of a research project that is not commercially available. To make the machine electric, the combustion engine has been replaced with a lithium ion battery. This stores enough electric energy to operate the machine for eight hours in its most common applications, such as light infrastructure construction and landscaping.
The LX2 also incorporates two dedicated electric motors, one for the drivetrain and one for the hydraulics. Decoupling the subsystems has led to higher efficiency in both systems and the entire machine.
“The LX2 is a revolutionary zero-emissions prototype that offers improved efficiency and lower operational costs, without compromising on machine performance,” said a company spokesman. “It incorporates the latest advanced chemistry battery technology. As it’s electric, no particulate matter, nitrogen oxide or carbon dioxide are released into the environment. This, together with the fact that it has extremely low noise levels, makes it ideal for use in cities and densely populated areas.”
Volvo CE also demonstrated its EX2 fully-electric compact excavator prototype, which delivers zero emissions, 10 times higher efficiency, 10 times lower noise levels and reduced total cost of ownership compared to its conventional counterparts.
The new Volvo Services portfolio allows customers to choose from a range of products and services spanning nine categories that best fit their business needs – from safety and uptime to productivity and fuel efficiency. Each category includes various services:
Uptime ActiveCare Direct telematics monitoring and reporting service, repair and maintenance services, and the Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty cut repair costs and unplanned machine downtime.
Fuel Efficiency Service options like the Fuel Efficiency Guarantee or Engine Auto Shut Down can lower operating costs.
Productivity Load Assist, Dig Assist and a host of advanced solutions take the guesswork out of the job for operators.
Safety Volvo Smart View and Speed Limiter offer a range of features to help reduce the risk of accidents, interruptions and unexpected costs.
New Life Various solutions are designed to optimize the long-term-investment value and total cost of ownership, such as Reman components.
Volvo Attachments Customers can choose the best match to get the most of their machine.
Financial Flexible leases, versatile loans, and parts and service financing options protect and grow customers’ businesses.
Rental Supports customers in finding the most suitable temporary solution.
In addition to the customizable services, new Volvo machines also come with a revamped standard package of services – free of charge.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Volvo Construction Equipment,
(855) 235-6014, volvoce.com
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